By Angelica Hoover
Featured photo by Keek Boudoir
Getting married is one of the biggest adventures of all time. But the honeymoon that comes after is just as exciting.
Jetting off to an exciting destination is a great way to jump-start this new chapter together. For adventurous couples, a honeymoon is an opportunity to explore new places and create lasting memories together. Finding ways to prioritize intimacy and adventure on your honeymoon can strengthen your bond and enhance your relationship for the years of marriage to come.
The Importance Of A Honeymoon
Honeymoons can look different for everyone. Where you go and what you do depends on your personality and your budget. No matter the form it takes, this long-standing tradition is important for all newlyweds. Your nuptials are still fresh after your wedding, and going on a honeymoon can set the tone for your marriage. It’s your first adventure as a married couple and it provides an opportunity for you to affirm the commitment that you’ve made to one another.
It’s also an opportunity to spend some much-needed quality time together. The wedding planning process takes months and can be all-consuming. You probably spent most of it around friends and family with very little downtime with your partner in between. Booking a vacation will give you loads of uninterrupted quality time together where you can refocus your attention on one another.
If you’re an adventurous couple, it's easy to get wrapped up in the thrill-seeking activities that your vacation spot has on offer. While it’s important to indulge in these fun activities, you should also maximize the benefits of a honeymoon by prioritizing intimacy.
Photo by Nicole Aston Photo
Choose A Place That Captures Your Relationship
Be intentional about where you would like your honeymoon to be. Talk to your partner and find a spot that resonates with your interests, hobbies, and preferences. If you’re seasoned travelers, you could go to the first country you ever went to together. You could also go to a place that you’ve always had on your bucket list.
Intentionally picking your honeymoon spot is more sentimental than resorting to popular tourist destinations. It makes the experience more personal and intimate.
Try New Things
You’ll only grow if you’re outside your comfort zone, and what is a better way than doing it together? Eat new foods or go for a kayaking adventure through waterfalls. Trying new and exciting activities on your honeymoon lets you not only prioritize your sense of adventure, but also your intimacy. That’s because you put a strong level of trust in your partner when you try new things with them.
Adrenaline is also known to have benefits for our sense of attraction to one another. Because arousal is both physical and neurological, transfers in the nervous system caused by adrenaline are interpreted as sexual attraction. Something as simple as a rollercoaster can influence your attraction to someone after the ride is over.
The more you face new things together, the more you will feel secure as a team tackling the hurdles of life.
Photo by Mattie Rose Photos
Turn Off Technology
With all the gorgeous views and fun activities on your honeymoon, you’re bound to want to snap a few pics and boast on social media. But try to keep your interaction with technology to a minimum. There’s a reason why there’s a national day dedicated to unplugging.
When you’re trying to create a sense of intimacy, the last thing you need is constant updates, messages, and social media alerts. Unplug emails and texts as they can distract you from being present with your partner. Your focus should be on each other, not on the screens.
Develop Rituals
Honeymoons can quickly become packed with activities if you’re an adventurous couple. While it’s important to keep things new and exciting, developing small daily rituals that you and your partner can do together amidst all the excitement will do wonders for your intimacy.
Whether it’s a morning workout or reflecting on your day before bed, find something that develops a sense of stability in the trip. These practices will be transferable after the honeymoon in your everyday married life.
Turn Off Technology
With all the gorgeous views and fun activities on your honeymoon, you’re bound to want to snap a few pics and boast on social media. But try to keep your interaction with technology to a minimum. There’s a reason why there’s a national day dedicated to unplugging.
When you’re trying to create a sense of intimacy, the last thing you need is constant updates, messages, and social media alerts. Unplug emails and texts as they can distract you from being present with your partner. Your focus should be on each other, not on the screens.
Embrace Sensuality
Sensuality is crucial to intimacy. What better time to embrace it than on your honeymoon? Take a tango class together, or feed each other chocolate-covered strawberries while taking a bubble bath. Whatever it is, find ways to feel sexy and sensual together.
Make Time For Romance
With so many exciting activities to do and places to see, it can be difficult to schedule time for romance on your honeymoon. But it’s such an important part of intimacy. Making the time to be intimate during a busy trip will teach you skills that you can use when you go back to the fast-paced world.
If you’re on a hike, then why not schedule intimacy by packing a picnic basket? You can find a pretty spot and slow down to focus on each other. Reserving a romantic dinner, enjoying a couple’s massage, or spending an indulgent evening in your room with a bubble bath and champagne are also great ways of making time for some extra-hot romance.
Focus On The Present Moment
Mindfulness goes a long way in appreciating the present moment and feeling intimate with your partner. Whether you’re eating breakfast or bungee jumping, don’t simply go through the motions. Redirect your focus to the present moment and don’t let your mind wander to the pile of work that’s waiting for you when you get home.
Put your awareness on the activity you’re doing and the environment you’re in and, of course, your partner. This will help you to feel more connected on your honeymoon, giving you a deeper sense of appreciation for your new life partner.
Photo by Kalena Photography
Plan Surprises
There’s nothing like showing your partner you care than arranging a surprise for them. It shows that you are thoughtful and care about their interests. Stray away from your strict itinerary and plan something that you know they would enjoy. Perhaps they’ve always wanted to go to a private cooking class.
You could also take a break from all the eating out and surprise them with a home-cooked meal surrounded by candles and rose petals.
Final Thoughts
Intimacy is an essential part of every relationship, and nurturing it on your honeymoon sets an excellent tone for your marriage. As you can see, there are so many ways you can prioritize intimacy—whether you're relaxing together in an indulgent bubble bath or hurtling down the rapids in a kayak!
